Elder's Circle & Lodge
As time passes, and day becomes night, the moon once more rises high atop the mountain. No other place can you find a clearer view and it almost seems as if you could throw a stone and hit it. The camp is soon lit by dozens of fires, candles and lanterns casting a warm and inviting glow throughout the surrounding woods. Voices dance throughout the darkness in between the trees as you make your way once more back to the elder's circle. Torches can be seen doting each trail head and vanishing off towards distant locations but as you draw closer to your destination, the torches are replaced by a strange, faint green glow from the forest floor. Glancing down you find the trail has been outlined with mushrooms that glow with a green tint. The whole path down to and surrounding the great circle had been ringed with these glowing fungus. In the center of the circle stood three elders, the matriarch being front and center. She invites you to come and sit before them...
"This decision has not been an easy one. We have sought guidance from the mountain and it has been decided that the losty's shall be returned, unharmed, to their people below. The risks are apparent, and as such we believe you should leave this night. There will be less of a chance anyone will see you, and they certainly won't try to follow you back up in the dark. Do you have any concerns or reservations?" The old woman spoke gently but with authority.